
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Neighborhood of New York, NY from $400 (30 Rentals)
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166 West 129th Street
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Uptown Studio Apartments | $2,766 | $2,300 | $3,210 |
Uptown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,529 | $2,125 | $7,738 |
Uptown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,344 | $2,600 | $8,046 |
Uptown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,845 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
Uptown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,879 | $1,915 | $10,000+ |
Uptown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $29,975 | $4,995 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Uptown Neighborhood of New York, NY.
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Cheapest Available Uptown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown area of New York, NY is a 4 Beds unit found at The Reserve priced from $1,595. Third at Bankside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,312. Here are the most affordable Uptown apartments for rent in New York, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Reserve | Furnished Room in a 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom (M3) | 4BR,2BA | $1,595 |
Third at Bankside | SA | Studio,1BA | $2,312 |
2496-2498 Frederick Douglass Blvd | 2B | 1BR,1BA | $2,321 |
1856 Park Avenue | 8G | Studio,1BA | $2,521 |
The Smile | Studio RH Kitchen | 1BR,1BA | $3,000 |
605 W 112th St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3,200 |
8 E 118th St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3,300 |
15 W 120 St | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3,605 |
45 Tiemann Place | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3,700 |
792 Columbus Avenue | Jr 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $3,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown, NY
As of October 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown area is the $4.09 price per square foot 233 W 121st St Model at 233 W 121st St, Unit 2 in the in the Uptown neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Uptown apartment is the Furnished Room in a 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom (M3) Model at The Reserve starting at $1,595 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Uptown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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233 W 121st St, Unit 2 | 233 W 121st St | 3BR,2BA | $4.09 |
The Reserve | Furnished Room in a 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom (M3) | 4BR,2BA | $1.47 |
30 Morningside Dr | 110 | 2BR,2BA | $6.00 |
2496-2498 Frederick Douglass Blvd | 2B | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
Third at Bankside | 2C w/ Terrace | 2BR,2BA | $5.76 |
45 Tiemann Place | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.50 |
605 W 112th St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $5.25 |
130 W 132nd St, Unit Garden Level | 130 W 132nd St | 1BR,1BA | $5.00 |
1856 Park Avenue | 4J | Studio ,1BA | $5.36 |
The Smile | Studio Terrace | Studio ,1BA | $6.88 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Uptown?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Uptown is at Third at Bankside listed at $2,312.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Apartment is $2,321 at 2496-2498 Frederick Douglass Blvd.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Uptown Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Uptown is starting from $3,300 at 8 E 118th St.
What is the most affordable Uptown Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Uptown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Third at Bankside and starts from $5,249.
Expert Rental Resources
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